You finally find time to mow your lawn and then you find your lawn mower battery is dead. It’s frustrating when you have to go through extra steps to get your mower started by charging or replacing the battery. In my line of work at a lawn mower repair facility, I often get asked, “What …
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Craftsman riding lawn mowers are a well-known lawn mower brand that has been around for generations. Many people recognize the brand for their tools, but they are also known for its lawn mowers. Craftsman offers push mowers, self-propelled mowers, riding mowers, and zero-turn lawn mowers. Here is a guide to some of the most common …
The average homeowner may not know what a lawn mower clutch is, let alone how it works. But, the truth of the matter is that these clutches are very important and can be one of the most expensive parts of your lawn mower. An electric lawn mower clutch also referred to as a power take-off …
You will be spending a lot of your time mowing your lawn during the summer season. Summertime is full of amazing outdoor get-togethers, pool time, and late-night fires—all hosted right outside your back door. To enjoy all of these activities you will need to keep your yard well-maintained and perfect for hosting all these events. …
Push mowers are different from self-propelled mowers because they do not utilize a transmission or belt to assist with moving the mower. The operator is the one moving the mower using the operator’s physical strength to complete the task. A self-propelled mower often costs more than a push mower. There are many types of push …
If you own a lawn mower, chances are you have had a belt come off your mower and wondered why. If you have a belt that won’t stay on your lawn mower or mower deck you need to check over your lawn mower to make sure your belts are in good condition and there isn’t …
So you got in a hurry and you overfilled the oil in your mower engine. No big deal right? Wrong. The manufacturer provides a recommended amount of oil needed for your engine. So why add more than that? If you find yourself doing this, adding too much oil can hurt a lawn mower engine. Too …
If you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your mower, determining whether or not it will fit through your gate is a must. While the question seems simple, finding out the answer isn’t as cut and dry as you’d hope. There are riding mowers that will fit through a gate, but unfortunately, not all will. If …
Have you ever noticed while you are mowing your lawn mower is smelling a little hot? Engines are very expensive so it is best to stop the engine and figure out why this is happening before you cause greater engine damage. A lawn mower may overheat due to a low engine oil level, the wrong …
With the introduction of manual lawn mowers, companies have adopted a more eco-friendly way of cutting grass other than using electric lawnmowers. Not all manual lawn mowers are made equally since some of them are able to be adjusted to cut the varying lengths of grass. Manual mowers are great tools to use if you …